Lean Manager

We are helping one of the hiring managers to fill the position of Lean Manager at Huntersville, NC. This is not a remote position. The employer does not sponsor visas.

Must have skills:

1) Bachelors Degree

2) Lean Master or Master Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.

3) Excellent project management skills.

4) 4-8 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefit.

5) Lean Master or Master Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
Prior leadership or management experience required.

6)Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous improvement projects/programs.

7) Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity, OEE and throughput improvement.

8) Intimate knowledge and hands-on experience using operational excellence and continuous improvement methods; ability to personally conduct events and effectively train others in industry standard VSM, LMS, 5S, TPM, SMED, MPS, TPI, SD, 7 Wastes, Standard Work, various 3P, problem solving and action planning.

9) Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.

10) Ability to establish self as credible leader and partner with site leadership as a trusted member of site staff.

This role is responsible for driving the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and the business operating plan. The Lean Manufacturing Manager will own the Lean maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for the site. They will also partner with site leaders on strategy and deployment objectives.